"They put a mirror in front of (the treadmill) to make the dog chase itself," Bailey said.

Three pit bulls were taken in and are being held at the animal shelter until the case goes to court.

"We have a felon with a weapon, we have all kinds of drugs, alcohol, even a stolen car was out here, so it's nothing good for Rankin County," Bailey said. "I'm going to do my best to keep it out of here."